SATO FOODS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
2814・Standard Market・Foods
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors structure. Following approval at the June 2026 general shareholders meeting, the company is expected to have 6 directors (including 2 outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (including 3 outside corporate auditors). It has introduced an executive officer system and established a Risk Management and Compliance Committee as well as an internal whistleblowing system.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors discusses risks such as soaring energy and raw material costs and labor shortages, and periodically evaluates and manages risks through ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification and the operation of various management systems. The Head Office Plant and the Second Plant are designated as Type II Energy Management Designated Plants, and energy conservation targets are set and reported annually.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is ¥50 (interim ¥22 + year-end ¥28), with a payout ratio of 25.7% and a DOE (net asset dividend rate) of 1.0%. The same total of ¥50 is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Share buybacks of ¥830 million were carried out.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are determined by comprehensively considering the earnings outlook, financial position, payout ratio, and net asset dividend rate (DOE), among other factors. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, aiming for continuous and stable profit distribution to shareholders. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an interim dividend of ¥22 and a year-end dividend of ¥28 (total ¥50, payout ratio 25.7%, DOE 1.0%) were implemented. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an interim dividend of ¥22 and a year-end dividend of ¥28 (total ¥50) are planned. Retained earnings are allocated to effective investments such as the introduction of new equipment needed for the development of new products and technologies, and the improvement, expansion, and anti-aging countermeasure work for factory facilities. Note that a free share allotment of 0.1 shares per common share was carried out effective January 1, 2026, and the dividend amounts reflect figures after this free allotment.
ESG
The company operates environmental management under ISO14001 and food safety management under FSSC22000. Its key strategies include human resource development (tiered training programs and OJT), productivity improvement (capital investment and automation), and stable procurement of raw materials. It has achieved a female manager ratio of 13.6% (2030 target: 15%) and a male childcare leave take-up rate of 100.0% (2030 target: 50%).
Last updated: June 23, 2026